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Something of a strange battle is brewing over in Seattle, where Nintendo and Microsoft are taking pot-shots at each other over a stretch of land that separates their offices.
As the Seattle Post Intelligencer reports, “Nintendo of America has filed a development proposal reserving its right to significantly expand its headquarters in Redmond's Overlake area. But the subsidiary of Japanese video-game giant Nintendo Co. said it doesn't currently have plans to develop the land. Instead, the proposal aims to ensure that a larger expansion plan by its neighbour and video-game rival, Microsoft, doesn't limit Nintendo's potential growth by pushing the area too close to a development cap.”
Perhaps this is a case of Nintendo’s omnipresent, and somewhat justified belief that everyone is constantly trying to steal its ideas, though the thought of J Allard pitched atop an MS Campus building with night-vision binoculars is somewhat far-fetched.
“It's really more about protecting our ability to develop that land in the future," said Beth Llewelyn, Nintendo of America spokeswoman.
As the Seattle Post Intelligencer reports, “Nintendo of America has filed a development proposal reserving its right to significantly expand its headquarters in Redmond's Overlake area. But the subsidiary of Japanese video-game giant Nintendo Co. said it doesn't currently have plans to develop the land. Instead, the proposal aims to ensure that a larger expansion plan by its neighbour and video-game rival, Microsoft, doesn't limit Nintendo's potential growth by pushing the area too close to a development cap.”
Perhaps this is a case of Nintendo’s omnipresent, and somewhat justified belief that everyone is constantly trying to steal its ideas, though the thought of J Allard pitched atop an MS Campus building with night-vision binoculars is somewhat far-fetched.
“It's really more about protecting our ability to develop that land in the future," said Beth Llewelyn, Nintendo of America spokeswoman.
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Sixclaws13 17 Mar 2005 21:09
1/6
Kick their asses Nintendo
Crocomire 17 Mar 2005 21:30
2/6
I hear ya.
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Autobot 17 Mar 2005 23:15
3/6
Microsoft has to win I love them
Warzone 17 Mar 2005 23:29
4/6
Well, when Microsoft buys them, they'll have less hassle to integrate the offices.
Sixclaws13 18 Mar 2005 01:26
5/6
You are not very well informed Mr. Warzone Nintendo has a conspiracy to kill Bill Gates and take over all Microsoft functions. So suck it idiot.
Ditto 18 Mar 2005 08:56
6/6
Good for Ninty.
The night vision isn't too far-fetched. I bet M$ have it wired for sound.
The night vision isn't too far-fetched. I bet M$ have it wired for sound.